Tuesday 20 May 2008

May long weekend.


Primula Vialii - Primrose Orchid in bloom.

The long weekend started out great. We took a three hour family bike ride on Saturday, along the Fort to Fort trail. Our son has a trailer behind my bike which enabled us to go on a long ride. It was around 32C / 89.6 F, so we made a Gelato stop after a slice of pizza.
Sunday was a day to relax under the gazebo, once our new wicker backyard set was put together. (many thanks to my husband.) I transplanted my tomatoes to their final homes. One had the honour of trying out the Topsy turvey II planter. It should be interesting to watch grow; as it's planted upside down.

By Monday rain was setting in.

The cooler weather has done wonders for last year's Viola.






'Harvest Red 'snapdragon is in
bloom.



This morning (back to school & work) we had a thunder and lightning storm that gave way to sunshine in the afternoon. The thunder was quite intense as I could hear the china rattle a few times. On my morning travels, I discovered a tea light lantern with dragonflies on it. Of course - I had to buy it!

8 Gardening or Inspiration:

a/k/a Nadine said...

Ooh, look at all those flowers! I got two more hostas and a columbine palnted last night.

a friend said...

Thanks for the visit Nadine. Glad to hear you have the gardening bug as well.

Robin's Nesting Place said...

Thank you for stopping by Robin's Nesting Place and leaving a comment. I love your dragonfly!

a friend said...

Thanks Robin.

Momma Val said...

Awesome! I am not doing alot this year with flowers but yours are gorgeous. I love dragonflies, that's a nice lantern!

a friend said...

Thanks Val. I look forward to seeing the after photos of your garden reno work.

Anonymous said...

Your topsy turvy tomato should do quite well. Keep us posted.

a friend said...

Thanks Becky!